According to the latest government data, South Tyneside recorded a rate of 311.6 cases per 100,000 in the seven days leading up to April 14 – with 471 people testing positive for the virus.
By comparison, at the start of the month, on April 1, the borough had a rate of 672.3 cases per 100,000 people, equating to 1,016 cases over the seven-day period.
Currently, Harton East has the lowest case rate, with 200 cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the last five days is unavailable as it may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Here we reveal the areas of South Tyneside where Covid-19 cases have seen the biggest drop in the week leading up to April 14.
5. Whitburn and Marsden
In the seven days up to April 14, Whitburn and Marsden recorded a case rate of 257.1 per 100,000 people. A total of 20 cases were recorded - a drop of 53.5% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
6. Horsley Hill
In the seven days up to April 14, Horsley Hill recorded a case rate of 258.4 per 100,000 people. A total of 17 cases were recorded - a drop of 15% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
7. Harton West
In the seven days up to April 14, Harton West recorded a case rate of 265.6 per 100,000 people. A total of 14 cases were recorded - a drop of 44% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk
8. West Park
In the seven days up to April 14, West Park recorded a case rate of 274.5 per 100,000 people. A total of 15 cases were recorded - a drop of 16.7% from the previous week. Photo: Gov.uk